Based on what the markets reported on 17 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Munnar Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What Put Munnar Market APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 35.6% above the period average, sitting right at the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Munnar Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹2,850 (49.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Onion prices at Munnar Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,900. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Munnar Market APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.